Alli is 7!!!

Make that Allison. She has informed us that she doesn't like to be called "Alli" and wants to be Allison. Really? Already? We pretty much still call her Alli most of the time- habits are hard to break (especially when you don't want to).

Anyway, Allison decided she wanted a gymnastics party, so that's what we did...

Posing with all her friends

Daddy with his big kids! Charlotte slept in Grandma's arms pretty much the whole time. Thank you Grandma!!!

Playing on the bars with her friends.

My big girl- still can't believe she is 7

She wanted bake pops instead of a cake. That was a fun little adventure that was not quite as easy as I had planned, but they turned out good.

Looking forward to another fun year with my sweet, silly, smart, fun, kind-hearted girl. Watching her grow has been such a joy and lately I have been most impressed with what an amazing big sister she is and how excited she is to have a baby sister. She loves to tell everyone about the time she changed Charlotte's diaper with no help except TJ holding her legs. She often says that Charlotte made her dream come true- she is absolutely in love with her! And she and TJ are still as close as ever- they happily keep each other entertained while I'm busy with Charlotte. That has been such a blessing.

Happy Birthday to my first baby girl, Allison Jean!!! We love you!